The Butterfly Chasers / Something Shady
hero elementary

When Monarch butterflies are missing from the school garden, Benny and the rest of Sparks' Crew follow one Monarch to see where it goes. They soon discover that all the Monarchs are on the move...but why? Curriculum: Seasonal weather changes cause Monarch butterflies to migrate south in the winter in order to survive. / The shady spot that AJ picked for the class's outdoor lunch has disappeared. Determined, Sparks' Crew embarks on a mission to find out who, or what, swiped AJ's shade. Curriculum: The position of the light behind an object affects the position and size of the shadow it casts.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 112

About Hero Elementary:

If you're a kid with superpowers, you belong at Hero Elementary! It's where young heroes in training can learn how to master their less-than-perfected powers and practice day-saving action.

But when their superpowers aren't enough for the job, they can always rely on an additional arsenal of powers: The Superpowers of Science! These kids may be superhuman, but it's science that makes humans truly super.


Future Broadcast times for "Hero Elementary": (show all)

Wed, Oct 4 4:30 A.M. Kite Delight / Little Lost Horse     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Oct 4 8:30 P.M. Saved from the Bell/The Right Stuff     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Oct 5 4:30 A.M. Saved from the Bell/The Right Stuff     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Oct 5 8:30 P.M. Hero Hit Parade / Trouble at the Pet Wash     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Oct 6 4:30 A.M. Hero Hit Parade / Trouble at the Pet Wash     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Oct 7 2:30 P.M. Kite Delight / Little Lost Horse     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Oct 7 10:30 P.M. Kite Delight / Little Lost Horse     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Oct 8 2:30 P.M. Saved from the Bell/The Right Stuff     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Oct 8 10:30 P.M. Saved from the Bell/The Right Stuff     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Oct 9 8:30 P.M. Bouncing Ideas / Leaning Tower, No Pizza     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Oct 10 4:30 A.M. Bouncing Ideas / Leaning Tower, No Pizza     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Oct 10 8:30 P.M. When Fur Flies / Pumpkin Palooza     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Oct 11 4:30 A.M. When Fur Flies / Pumpkin Palooza     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Oct 11 8:30 P.M. Hatching A Plan/The Invisible Force     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Oct 12 4:30 A.M. Hatching A Plan/The Invisible Force     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Oct 13 8:30 P.M. When Fur Flies / Pumpkin Palooza     NH Kids (11.5)


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